Trump files emergency motion to block BBC from accessing financial records of over 400 family trust entities

Published Aug 5, 08:36 PM UTC

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President Donald Trump filed an emergency motion on Wednesday to prevent the BBC from accessing detailed financial records of over 400 business entities owned by his family trust. This move is part of a $10 billion defamation lawsuit Trump initiated against the BBC over a 2024 Panorama episode titled 'Trump, a Second Chance.' A U.S. magistrate judge had previously allowed the BBC to proceed with discovery, setting a deadline for the records. Trump's legal team argues the BBC's motives are political and that disclosure would cause irreversible harm. They are seeking to amend the lawsuit to shield his business dealings from public scrutiny. The BBC has not yet responded. Analysts suggest Trump may drop the lawsuit if his plea fails.

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Original headline: Trump Tries to Pause His Own BBC Lawsuit to Hide His Finances

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